Fans of the popular “Animal Crossing” franchise can now step inside their favorite video game. However, it will require some bells in exchange.
The aquarium experience inspired by the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game is hitting the road once again, with its first tour stop in Florida.
“When visiting participating aquariums, attendees can expect Animal Crossing: New Horizons-themed activities and also experience the variety of aquatic life featured at each aquarium,” Nintendo shared via a news release on its website.
Where is SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium?
SEA LIFE Orlando is located at 8449 International Drive in ICON Park, next to the Orlando Eye and Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum.
When will the Animal Crossing tour come to Florida?
The Animal Kingdom Aquarium Tour will begin in Florida for a limited time starting on Friday, Feb. 13, through Thursday, April 30.
What are the Animal Crossing: New Horizons themed activities?
According to Nintendo, attendees can expect Animal Crossing: New Horizons-themed activities, including:
- Signage throughout the aquarium features Blathers and descriptions of creatures, with information from the game.
- Photo opportunity featuring an aquarium-themed background with characters from the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game.
- Standees of familiar game characters – including Kapp’n, who makes his aquarium tour debut – will be located around the aquarium.
- On certain days, aquarium attendees can collect themed stamps on a card by locating character standees in the Stamp Rally activity.
- My Nintendo kiosks where guests with a Nintendo Account can check in to receive 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points redeemable for exclusive digital and physical rewards* on My.Nintendo.com.
- Select opportunities on certain days to obtain Animal Crossing: New Horizons themed patches featuring familiar characters from the game (available while supplies last)
- Scan a QR code in each aquarium to download mobile wallpapers to your smart device.
- Officially licensed Animal Crossing merchandise will be available to purchase at aquarium gift shops while supplies last.
What are the meet-and-greet opportunities at SEA LIFE Orlando?
Attendees have opportunities to meet-and-greet Isabelle, Tom Nook or K.K. Slider from the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game on the following days:
- Feb. 13 – 15
- March 20 – 22
- April 3 – 5
How much is admission to SEA LIFE Orlando?
General admission to SEA LIFE Orlando starts at $34.99 and includes all Animal Crossing activities.
Its website also includes special packages with additional activities and admission to other attractions in ICON Park. There are also discounts for Florida residents.
What other aquariums is the Animal Crossing aquarium tour hitting?
In addition to Orlando, the Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour is heading to the following cities:
- Birch Aquarium in San Diego, California
- SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium in Grapevine, Texas
- SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium in East Rutherford, New Jersey
- SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium in Auburn Hills, Michigan
- SEA LIFE at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota
- SEA LIFE San Antonio Aquarium in San Antonio, Texas
- SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium in Tempe, Arizona
- SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord in Concord, North Carolina
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